nounπShareA posture in which one straddles something."The child, too small to reach the pedals, adopted a wide straddle on the tricycle seat. "bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with put and call options on same security with positions that offset one another."The student's investment strategy involved a straddle on the stock market, using both put and call options. "businessfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds."In the poker game, the first player's straddle increased the pot before they even saw their cards. "gamebetbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vertical mine-timber supporting a set."The straddle held up the entire set of shelves in the corner of the workshop. "structurebuildingtechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride."The child learned to straddle the small rocking horse, giggling as she gently swayed back and forth. "positionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc."Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin."positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal."Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue."politicsattitudepositionactiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly."Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks"positionactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead)."The artillery team straddled the target to determine its exact range for the upcoming attack. "militarytechnicalweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds)."At the poker table, the player in first position chose to straddle, raising the bet before seeing his cards. "gamebusinessbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub."The old wagon wheel was unsafe because the spokes straddled where they met the hub, creating a weak and wobbly joint. "partvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute a commodities market spread."The trader decided to straddle the crude oil market, buying one futures contract and selling another with a different expiration date, to profit from price fluctuations between them. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareAstride."The child straddled the small stool, balancing precariously. "positionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
